Description Our Mission: Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (ACDHS) builds strong communities by promoting the safety, independence and stability of individuals and families.

Our Vision:To end the cycle of poverty and prevent abuse and neglect of children and vulnerable adults (using an integrated Two-Generation approach)

ACDHS uses an integrated Two-Generation (2Gen) approach to address all of the basic human services needs of the entire family unit. The 2Gen approach begins with a mindset focused on family-centered program design and continues with the alignment of services and resources within the department as well as across multiple organizations, resulting in coordinated services to children and adults together (family) in order to create long-term stability and sustainability.

The 2Gen approach builds well-being for families by focusing equally and intentionally on high-quality services in five areas of focus: early childhood education, adult education and employment pathways, economic security, health and well-being, and social capital. This approach will help us achieve our core mission of breaking the generational cycle of poverty, preventing neglect and abuse, and building strong communities.

The Trauma Support Program (TSP) family support team engages children, adolescents, and families through a solution focused, trauma informed lens to achieve safety, permanency, and well-being. TSP caseworkers work with biological, and adoptive families to use their unique strengths to develop a healthy and stable family structure. TSP caseworkers assist families in growing their skills in trauma education, communication, protective parenting, effective problem solving, conflict resolution, core issues of adoption, collaborative co-parenting, and identifying safety and support net

• Anticipated Hiring Range - Min: $60,625.76- $73,817.38. Duties

The TSP family support caseworker works therapeutically and collaboratively to maintain children in their home and to assist with reunification efforts when a child or youth is returning home from care. Services are provided 1-2 times per week in the home, plus crisis management intervention. The TSP caseworker assesses safety and risk, coordinates services, and advocates for children and youth and their families in a culturally responsive manner. Decisions are made reflecting the philosophy of the agency, which includes a strength-based focus, the best interest of the child, youth, and family, and the safety of the community while maintaining fiscal responsibi The TSP caseworker participates in staffing with schools, mental health, and service providers, child protection review teams, RED Teams, family decision meetings, and court hearings. Clinical skills are necessary to provide a rigorous and balanced assessment of family and systemic drivers of the referral behavior and to implement various treatment modalities while continuing to assess safety and risk. These skills are critical to link families with the most appropriate services. The TSP caseworker communicates regularly with caseworkers, Guardians ad Litem, mental health and service providers, and other professionals involved in the case. The TSP caseworker acts as an active part of the treatment team that makes recommendations for critical decisions such as removal, permanent placement, reunification, termination of parental rights, foster care placement, and/or adoption. The TSP caseworker demonstrates clinical skills in treatment and in the planning of interventions, as well as the ability to meet treatment goals. The TSP caseworker shows the ability to advocate in a strong, clinical, and professional manner for agreed-upon treatment plan. This will be apparent in situations where there is resistance from other agencies and/or professionals. The TSP caseworker will be available to staff to discuss how to meet treatment goals. The TSP caseworker ill provide a variety of ancillary assignments as needed, including preparing and maintaining client records and completing required forms and reports. The TSP caseworker will enter data and face-to-face documentation into Trails, as well as compile and maintain statistical records. The TSP caseworker will provide expert testimony in court hearings as necessary. REQUIREMENTS:

Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

Excellent organizational skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental and legal regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the court, groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public via fax, telephone, and email. Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite and state and county computer systems. Ability to learn various applications. Ability to work in a high-volume, high-stress environment. Behavioral Competencies (these are required for all positions at ACG): Accountability Accessibility Inclusivity Integrity Requirements Education and Experience:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a major in a human behavior science field* and one (1) year of professional casework, case management, or human services experience in a public or private human services agency. Some examples of appropriate work experience could include: clinical experience, residential child care experience, milieu experience, domestic violence case manager, paid victim's advocate, probation officer, law enforcement, para-professional work, and/or